Egyptian Trains Crash Kills Seven
Collision south of Cairo injures more than 100 passengers, Egyptian prosecutors say.
By Isaac Medina ·
Two trains collided south of Cairo, killing seven people and injuring more than 100 others. The Egyptian Chief Prosecutor’s office released the figures to confirm the immediate toll from the crash.
The collision occurred in the region just south of the capital. Emergency crews responded to the site following the impact. No further details on the specific location within the southern corridor were provided in the initial report.
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